Those of us living in the 95% of the country that the book tour is not coming to were wondering if there was some way to get our pre-ordered as directed copies signed. You know, like, I mail my book off to a PO Box and then some weeks later I get it back with a nifty little signature in it.

My pre-ordered copy of The Storm Before The Storm arrived today courtesy of Barnes & Noble. You're right, it looks great. Also, congratulations on your first book. I hope it succeeds beyond your wildest dreams…and the next book, and the next book, and the one after that. :-)

I am so disappointed that I missed you while you were in NYC. I literally lived across the street from Book Culture for years. Unfortunately I work at night so I was unable to attend but I did pre-order the book and I can wait to read it. I hope the tour is a great success.

Hi Mike, I'd like to come visit you in DC or Philly but the improbable happened - I have a date! Oh hey I stopped by Midtown Scholar this evening expecting to see your book displayed prominently, but it's not there. They don't have it at all. I even checked the website and asked the guy at the counter - nothing. This is surprising considering this is a fairly large and prominent indie bookstore and JYS is speaking there in two weeks. Maybe you could have him promote your book when he's there? I'm in the middle of reading SBTS now and its prose and storytelling are superb. I hope it got NYT bestseller.

My wife was really confused when I got the text from Amazon on Monday and got all excited.

She apparently had never put together 1) my 'rome podcast' and 'french revolution podcast' were related, or 2) that these were the things that rekindled my love of learning after I got my poli sci and history degrees in the late aughts. Didn't realize how formative you'd been until I was connecting the dots for her

Never took the time to say it before, but now seems a good-a-time as any though, so thank you. Wish I could make Madison but I'm in the Twin Cities and have a baby. Hopefully ill catch the next book's your

Hi, Mike! I just got my book today. Very excited! Is there any chance you’ll be at B&N in Philly anytime before 7? I need to be at Philly airport by 7, but wanted to stop in and have you sign my book. Please let me know!